Clinical trials
Newborn clinical trials
Below are recruiting newborn clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 206 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05454332RecruitingPhase 4
Caffeine for premature babies right after birth
This study tests whether caffeine given to very premature babies around the time they move from fetus to newborn stage can improve outcomes. It may help babies who need support as they breathe and adapt after birth.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges Up to 2 hours - NCT05537389Recruiting
Test safety of IV central lines in newborns
This study checks how safe it is to place and use a central venous catheter (a special IV line) in newborns in the NICU. It may help doctors use these lines more safely when they’re needed.
Torino, ItaliaAges 1 hour–3 months - NCT05604846Recruiting
Probiotic drops for very preterm babies in Scandinavia
This trial studies whether giving probiotic supplements to extremely preterm newborns helps improve health outcomes. It’s meant for babies born very early, and the results could help guide safer early nutrition and care.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 5 months–6 months - NCT05610085RecruitingPhase 2
Levetiracetam for newborn seizures: dose-finding study
This trial studies how to give levetiracetam to newborn babies with seizures. It’s trying to find a safe dose and see if it can help control seizures in early life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Up to 1 month - NCT05612256Recruiting
Measuring breathing pressure in newborns using EIT
This study uses a painless electrical sensor method (EIT) to help find the best positive end-expiratory pressure setting for newborns on a ventilator. The goal is to improve how the ventilator supports breathing in the early days of life.
BaselAges birth–4 weeks - NCT05700760Recruiting
ROSE program study to prevent postpartum depression
This study tests whether a program called ROSE can help prevent postpartum depression after delivery. If you’re pregnant, you may be asked to complete questionnaires and be reached by phone for study steps.
Flint, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05702203Recruiting
Music therapy for newborns with congenital heart disease
This trial tests whether creative music therapy can help newborn babies who have congenital heart disease (CHD) while they are in intensive care. It focuses on babies who are otherwise very young and in the NICU or PICU, regardless of CHD severity.
ZurichAges 1 minute–4 weeks - NCT05767476Recruiting
Testing cooling treatment after lack of oxygen at birth
This trial studies outcomes in newborns who had breathing problems from low oxygen before or during birth and were treated with a cooling therapy (therapeutic hypothermia). It may help doctors understand which babies benefit most and what recovery looks like over time.
RomeAges 10 minutes–6 hours - NCT05778188RecruitingPhase 2
RLS-0071 for newborns with moderate or severe HIE
This trial studies whether RLS-0071 is safe and can help some newborns with moderate or severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury caused by low oxygen around birth. Babies in the study also receive standard whole-body cooling (therapeutic hypothermia), and the researchers will watch for side effects and early signs of benefit.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges Up to 10 hours - NCT05843851Recruiting
Newborn screening for rare cystinosis and hyperoxaluria
This study offers genetic screening to newborns to look for two rare metabolic conditions. It helps doctors find these conditions earlier, so treatment can start sooner if needed.
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges 1 day–3 days - NCT05861531Recruiting
Oral stimulation and language support for preterm feeding
This study tests whether a feeding-focused therapy that includes mouth stimulation and language support helps preterm babies feed more effectively. It may be most helpful for babies born very early who are learning to feed safely and comfortably.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 5 months–7 months - NCT05889507RecruitingPhase 3
Cooling treatment for newborns with mild brain injury
This Phase 3 study tests whether cooling a newborn’s body can help babies with mild brain injury after a difficult birth. It aims to see if cooling improves brain-related outcomes compared with standard care.
NaplesAges 1 hour–6 hours - NCT05907317RecruitingPhase 3
Protecting the brains of very young newborns on breathing machines
This Phase 3 study tests ways to protect brain health in newborns who are very premature or recently born and need a breathing machine through a tube. It may help reduce the risk of brain injury while they receive intensive care.
MadridAges birth–4 weeks - NCT05952583Recruiting
Study of growth-restricted twin babies in shared placenta
This study looks at babies in monochorionic (shared-placenta) twin pregnancies where one or both babies are growing too slowly. It aims to better understand this condition and follow families over time to improve care, with check-ins through age 2 after birth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT05960929RecruitingPhase 3
Breathing support for premature babies with lung distress
This Phase 3 trial tests whether InfasurfAero™ (a type of surfactant given as aerosol) works better than a sham treatment in preterm babies with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). It aims to improve breathing in the first hours of life for babies who need CPAP.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 7 months–8 months - NCT05979532Recruiting
Milk Study for Breastfeeding Moms and Newborns
This study looks at the natural content of breast milk from mothers who breastfeed their newborns for at least 6 months. By donating small extra milk samples, you help researchers understand what makes milk so good for babies.
UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT06007547RecruitingPhase 4
Preventive surfactant therapy for preterm babies
This trial tests whether giving surfactant (a foam that helps lungs stay open) before breathing problems start can help very premature babies (born before 30 weeks) breathe better. It might reduce the need for a breathing tube.
Evanston, IllinoisAges Up to 15 minutes - NCT06023056Recruiting
Hepatitis B vaccine after newborn surgery
This trial tests whether giving the hepatitis B vaccine to full-term newborns who had multiple stomach or intestine surgeries is safe and works well. It aims to protect these babies from hepatitis B infection.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06026163RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Caffeine for breathing help in late preterm babies
This trial tests if giving caffeine to late preterm babies with breathing problems helps them need less breathing support. It could be an extra treatment alongside standard care.
Madinah, Medina RegionAges 1 day–3 days - NCT06031324Recruiting
Lung ultrasound to predict recovery in newborns with breathing trouble
This study looks at whether a lung ultrasound (a safe, painless scan) can help predict how well a newborn will recover from breathing problems that start right after birth. It may help doctors decide on the best care more quickly.
BursaAges 30 minutes–2 hours - NCT06056635Recruiting
Study of special telescopes for fetal surgery
This study tests two types of small cameras (fetoscopes) to see how well they work for surgery on a baby before birth. Doctors want to learn if these tools can safely perform fetal procedures.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT06057415Recruiting
Gut nerve stimulation study for high-risk newborns
This study tests whether stimulating the nerves in the gut can help improve digestion in high-risk newborns, specifically those born very early or with a diaphragmatic hernia. It takes place at Amalia Children's Hospital and aims to find a way to help these babies' intestines work better.
NijmegenAges Up to 2 days - NCT06087224Recruiting
Telemedicine for newborn emergencies
This study tests if a telemedicine system helps community hospital teams care for newborns who need advanced help right after birth. It may improve care for premature babies or those needing breathing or chest support.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges birth+ - NCT06092463Recruiting
Immune system study in newborn intestines
This study looks at how the immune system develops in the intestines of newborns, including those born early or with a blocked intestine (atresia). It may help doctors understand inflammation and improve care for sick babies.
CopenhagenAges Up to 1 year
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for newborn?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 206 recruiting newborn studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a newborn trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a newborn trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.